A Country Store, Getting Weighed

1871

From the collection of Cleveland Museum of Art

Impressionism Realism Late 19th Century Genre Scene

Dominant colour

A Country Store, Getting Weighed is a 1871 by Winslow Homer, a Impressionism work, held at Cleveland Museum of Art.

Who painted this?: Winslow Homer
When & what style?: 1871 · Impressionism
Where can I see it?: Cleveland Museum of Art

About this work

This painting shows a group of women and a man in a store. The women are dressed in long skirts and hats, and the man is wearing a suit and a hat. They are standing around a counter with a scale on it. The man is holding a small object in his hand, and the women are looking at him with interest. The background of the painting is dark, but there are some objects visible, such as baskets and boxes. This painting is an example of Impressionism, a movement that emphasizes capturing everyday life and moments.